JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 81

Question 81

Verb Forms

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Of course we all saw the culprit ________ and hit the man on the head

  1. A.approached
  2. B.approaching
  3. C.approach
  4. D.approaches
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (approach)

Explanation

After verbs of perception like 'see', a completed action takes the bare infinitive: we saw him approach and hit the man.